The result
So Bruno and Len vote Rav and that sends Martina home (with Martina being two-love up at that point courtesy of Craig and Alisha). Think both couples were unfortunate to be in the bottom two and thought Martina had more promise than Rav, but that’s life I suppose.Wish I could lip-read what Matt and Martina…
Read MoreThe dance off!
Both dancing a Rumba, this makes comparison a lot easier!… Rav first… A better performance I think than earlier on and hips are working better than earlier (though not always in the correct direction!) … Now Martina… Just feels like there’s more emotion in those first few steps than Rav’s whole dance. Taking slightly smaller…
Read MoreThe moment of truth!
Well done Ian (still not biased!) Joe’s through, unlucky for the bottom two couples I don’t think they deserve to be there.Bottom two therefore are: Rav Wilding and Aliona VilaniMartina Hingis and Matthew Cutler Based on Latin performances I think Rav will be going out i’m afraid.
Read MoreLeaderboard
So combined leaderboard is as follows: Couple Score Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna 60 Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan 56 Jade Johnson and Ian Waite 52 Ricky Groves and Erin Boag 47 Martina Hingis and Matthew Cutler 46 Lynda Bellingham and Darren Bennett 44 Rav Wilding and Aliona Vilani 41 Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff…
Read MoreRicky Groves & Erin Boag
I think Ricky’s personality will come through in the dance, but there might be problems from the waist down.… Stompy but certainly lots of personality, though I feel like my eyes have been burnt by the hip thrusting at the judges. Not bad forward walks but again another celebrity who has to learn to use…
Read MoreMartina Hingis & Matthew Cutler
…and now I’m back in time with the live show! … Rumba I think will work for Martina but she will need to use her core ab muscles better tonight. … Not too bad to begin, still needs to use the floor better – and maybe take smaller side steps in the Cucaracha’s. Hands not…
Read MoreJoe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff
Hmm…Joe Calzaghe and Cha Cha… Could be good personality-wise but I need to see some hips to be convinced!… Need to loosen up Joe and weight over the balls of your feet. Don’t throw the arm back in the New Yorks. I’m afraid there aren’t many hip actions being shown here and I think this…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan
Almost back up to present time! … Nice start, looking good so far, and nice facial expressions. Not too bad with the hips either.… I must say, Chris has surprised me with a very good Rumba! I think that deserves 7-8.
Read MoreRav Wilding & Aliona Vilani
Rumba is always a difficult dance for the boys, trying to move the hips whilst still looking manly.… Needs to be softer in his walking and give his hips a chance to actually work, though not too bad in places. Lines are rushed at times. Another 5-6
Read MoreLynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett
Not sure if i’d have marked 8 for Ali & Brian’s Rumba, but then that’s why i’m writing a blog and not judging!… So a cheeky Cha Cha in store hopefully! … Unfortunately no real hip movement, needs to use the floor a little better (hip movement is generated by pushing into the floor). Should…
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